Using Climate Analysis and Passive Strategies in Early Stage Design
 

Designing with passive strategies is about understanding the constraints and creating design responses that do not require active mechanical systems. The challenge is that these strategies must be incorporated in the early stages of the process if they are to be effective.

In this e-book, we outline six passive design strategies to help architects and engineers design energy-efficient buildings that are cost effective and help improve occupant comfort.

• Understanding local climate conditions 
• Effectively using climate diagrams in early-stage design
• Identifying passive design recommendations
• Strategies for passive design you can implement now